Police Certificate

[Xaushin 8]

My fiance's k1 visa interview is coming up for the Sydney, Australia consulate, we've done everything so far. My question is, does she need a police certificate that includes fingerprints, or can she just get a name check that discloses all of her information?

[payxibka 10,047]

42 minutes ago, Xaushin said:

My fiance's k1 visa interview is coming up for the Sydney, Australia consulate, we've done everything so far. My question is, does she need a police certificate that includes fingerprints, or can she just get a name check that discloses all of her information?

Police Certificates

Available

Fees:   Refer to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) website for the current fee.

Document Name:   National Police Certificate

Issuing Authority:  Australian Federal Police

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  Various security features, including watermark, micro printing, and ink reactive to ultraviolet light.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  There is no issuing authority personnel title.

Registration Criteria:  There are no registration criteria.

Procedure for Obtaining:  Can be requested online or through a physical form sent by mail. Refer to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) website.

Certified Copies Available:  Inquire directly with AFP

Alternate Documents:  There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions:  None – applicants must apply for an Immigration /Citizenship – Australia certificate issued by Australian Federal Police.

Comments:  Please ensure that you access the official website for the Australian Federal Police (AFP) directly and not via a third party.

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[Xaushin 8]

Anyone have any answers, regarding Melbourne police certificates?

[VJ0 4]

On 7/5/2021 at 6:39 AM, Xaushin said:

Anyone have any answers, regarding Melbourne police certificates?

From what I've researched, it's best to get the;

Full Disclosure Police Certificate - Code Number 33 for Immigration/Citizenship– for Supply to the Department of Home Affairs - this includes fingerprints. 

You can get the form online, print it and fill it out: 
https://afpnationalpolicechecks.converga.com.au/images/afp/npc_offline_form.pdf

 

Then go to your local police station, they take your fingerprints, (it's around AU$35) and they give you a copy of your fingerprints.

 

With your filled police check form, add the photocopies of your identification documents, and your fingerprints. Include a money order, cheque or credit card information (the police check will cost around AU$99.00 when they process your application).

 

Mail it all to the Australian Federal Police address:

Australian Federal Police

Criminal Records

Locked Bag 8550

CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601

 

The total cost for the check and fingerprints is around AU$140. 

It took 2-4 weeks (from memory) for them to get the police check back to me.

 

 

Edited July 8, 2021 by VJ0
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[VJ0 4]

I know Code Number 35 says it is for 'Overseas Visa', however I've continually read on VJ it's best to get the Code 33.

I don't remember why exactly. Perhaps because it includes fingerprints. Maybe someone else can clarify that. But there are more recent threads on VJ about this. 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 8, 2021 by VJ0
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[Xaushin 8]

13 hours ago, VJ0 said:

I know Code Number 35 says it is for 'Overseas Visa', however I've continually read on VJ it's best to get the Code 33.

I don't remember why exactly. Perhaps because it includes fingerprints. Maybe someone else can clarify that. But there are more recent threads on VJ about this. 

 

 

 

 

I just consulted with some legal help, and they clarified it for me. Thanks for your response.